INFINITI reveals new form language for an era of advanced powertrains Minimalist and human-centric interior design Concept highlights world’s first production ready VC-Turbo variable compression ratio engine New ProPILOT technologies liberate the driver from mundane and stressful drives DETROIT – Previewing a new generation of INFINITI vehicles, the Q Inspiration Concept proposes how an innovative… Continue reading INFINITI Q Inspiration Concept: the full story
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Nexteer Launches Digital Trace™ Manufacturing, a Holistic Approach to Integrating Manufacturing & Design
DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Nexteer Automotive today introduced Digital Trace™ Manufacturing, one of the most advanced, holistic, integrative approaches to design and manufacturing systems ever seen in the auto industry. The system uses the latest technologies and data analytics within one common, global architecture. For customers, this will help deliver high-quality product performance while… Continue reading Nexteer Launches Digital Trace™ Manufacturing, a Holistic Approach to Integrating Manufacturing & Design
One year old Pony.ai raises $112 million Series A to build autonomous car future
No that’s not a typo. Yes, that is larger than the median IPO fundraise last year. But few problems are as daunting as trying to build a fully autonomous car, particularly without the large resources of technology giants like Google, Uber, or Baidu behind you. So for Pony.ai, which was founded a little more than… Continue reading One year old Pony.ai raises $112 million Series A to build autonomous car future
NIO Launches ES8 SUV with New User Experience
NIO officially launches the ES8 in China with a base price of RMB 448,000, and unveils a battery rental plan. NIO Pilot is the first advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) equipped with the Mobileye EyeQ4 system, featuring Highway Pilot, Traffic Jam Pilot, and automatic emergency braking NIO unveils NOMI, the world’s first in-car AI system ES8… Continue reading NIO Launches ES8 SUV with New User Experience
HELLA presents autonomous driving solutions for enhanced connectivity, efficiency and individualization at NAIAS
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — At the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), the lighting and electronics expert HELLA will display its latest technologies that not only enable higher levels of autonomous driving, but also allow OEMs and drivers the freedom to create more customized vehicles. The company will showcase its multifunctional SHAKE… Continue reading HELLA presents autonomous driving solutions for enhanced connectivity, efficiency and individualization at NAIAS
HELLA showcases emerging mobility solutions at AutoMobili-D
PLYMOUTH, Mich., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Lighting and electronics expert HELLA will give attendees at the 2018 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) the opportunity to personally experience its innovative solutions shaping the future of mobility. For the first year, the company will have a demo vehicle at AutoMobili-D equipped with many of its… Continue reading HELLA showcases emerging mobility solutions at AutoMobili-D
Two strategic acquisitions in the hydrogen field
Plastic Omnium renforce son positionnement comme acteur de la propulsion électrique avec l’acquisition des entreprises Swiss Hydrogen et Optimum CPV. Après la création de la société israélienne Ξ PO-CellTech en 2016 dans le domaine des piles à combustible et l’entrée du Groupe au comité de pilotage de l’ « Hydrogen Council », deux acquisitions viennent… Continue reading Two strategic acquisitions in the hydrogen field
Plastic Omnium invests $300 million in the United States
Après les nouvelles usines de Chattanooga (Tennessee pour Volkswagen) et Fairfax (Kansas pour General Motors), Plastic Omnium lance la construction de deux usines supplémentaires aux Etats-Unis. L’usine de Greer (Caroline du Sud) en construction est destinée à livrer toutes les grandes pièces peintes de carrosserie extérieure des BMW X3, X4, X5, X6 et des futurs… Continue reading Plastic Omnium invests $300 million in the United States
DENSO, Toshiba Digital Solutions, and Toshiba Information Systems Conclude a Capital Alliance Agreement to Enhance Development of Embedded Software for In-vehicle Products
DENSO Corporation, Toshiba Digital Solutions Corporation, and Toshiba Information Systems (Japan) Corporation have concluded a capital alliance agreement in which DENSO acquires 20% of the total number of shares issued by Toshiba Information Systems. The auto industry is changing in a way that requires ever-more complicated and advanced technologies, such as connectivity, autonomous driving, shared… Continue reading DENSO, Toshiba Digital Solutions, and Toshiba Information Systems Conclude a Capital Alliance Agreement to Enhance Development of Embedded Software for In-vehicle Products
Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne: The Future of Cars Will Be Electric and Commoditized
Sergio Marchionne, one of the longest-serving CEOs in the auto industry, has a stark warning: Carmakers have less than a decade to reinvent themselves or risk being commoditized amid a seismic shift in how vehicles are powered, driven and purchased. Developing technologies like electrification, self-driving software and ride-sharing will alter consumers’ car-buying decisions within six… Continue reading Fiat Chrysler’s Marchionne: The Future of Cars Will Be Electric and Commoditized